During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ( USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will survey nearly 1,200 producers across Alabama, 1000 producers across Florida and 1,800 producers across Georgia to determine crop production and supply levels in 2017. According to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending May 5th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended May 5th, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,800 head compared to 11,483 last week and 8,086 year ago. Compared to …
May Beef Month Activities in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board has a variety of activities planned over the next few week, as May is Beef Month in Georgia. And in the Georgia beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says it’s a month to celebrate beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Georgia Beef Producers to Vote on Continuation of Georgia Beef Commission Check-off
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef was established at the request of Georgia cattlemen in 2014 by the Georgia Legislature. Georgia beef producers voted to approve a marketing order to establish a $1 per head assessment on all cattle sold in Georgia for beef with a value over $100. It is required that the market order be voted on …
Gary Black on Importance of Perdue as Ag Secretary
This past week was a busy one for agriculture in many ways, but among the top stories was the fact the U.S. Senate voted on Monday to confirm former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to serve as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, followed the next morning by the official swearing-in ceremony. And one person pleased to see this finally happen …
Georgia Three-Phase Avian Influenza Testing Complete
When we last heard from Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb, a three-phase process was underway for avian influenza. But being that no new cases have been found, Dr. Cobb says those testing efforts have ended and the suspension of poultry assembly in the state has been rescinded. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Perdue Is 31st USDA Secretary
It finally took place this week, the confirmation of Sonny Perdue as agriculture secretary. Confirmation was achieved on a strong Senate bipartisan vote of 87-11, as several Democrats backed President Trump’s nominee. The entire agriculture industry has been anxiously awaiting his appointment, as the former Georgia governor has a variety of issues to deal with right away. But many agricultural …
Georgia Freeze Damage Update from Commissioner Black
It was a month ago that Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black was able to survey the damage to fruit and vegetable crops from freezing temperatures that had hit the state. The South Georgia blueberry crop was the hardest hit, and it was estimated then that losses could be as much as 80 percent of expected production. Late last week, Black …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending April 22nd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended April 22nd, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,100 head compared to 13,219 last week and 9,604 year ago. Compared to …
Talking Beef with Georgia Marathon Runners
Last month, the Georgia Beef Board attended an event where members were able to talk about beef with a large number of marathon runners. In the Georgia beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says members were able to talk about the benefits of beef for a runner’s diet. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …